The second edition of L’Outaouais en cuisine, presented by Outaouais Tourism in partnership with the École hôtelière de l’Outaouais, is now over! Congratulations to all the participating chefs and students who made the evening such a success.
This event showcased the talent of chefs and pastry chefs from the region, who competed in a friendly competition open to the public on February 25, 2026, at the École hôtelière de l’Outaouais.
At the end of the evening, three prizes have been awarded: the Jury’s Choice Award, the Public’s Choice Award (savoury bites), and the Public’s Choice Award (sweet bites).
The Jury’s Choice Award was presented to Simon Beaudy for a bite that stood out for its skill and creativity. The award includes a $5,000 scholarship.
The students who made up the brigade were also recognized with a basket of local products and gift certificates to regional establishments. Congratulations to Paige-Alabama Léger, Mathias Ricard and Richard Ricard for their work and dedication.
The public selected Joël Maheu as the winner in the savoury bite category. This recognition comes with a $1,000 scholarship, presented by Doyon Després.
The student brigade also receives a basket of local products and gift certificates to regional establishments. Congratulations to Shana Rochefort, Gladies Bomanza and Stéphanie Uwimana.
In the sweet bite category, the Public’s Choice Award goes to Dominique Lalonde, who also receives a $1,000 scholarship.
The members of the brigade are likewise awarded a basket of local products and regional gift certificates. Congratulations to Loubna Youssoufi, Aurélie Desrochers and Mélanie Derouin.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this second edition of L’Outaouais en cuisine!
